Kurt T. Hegmann
( out of 12 reviews )

Kurt T. Hegmann, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English, German

Clinical Locations

Redwood Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-213-9900

Rocky Mtn Center for Enviro/Occupational Hlth

Occupational Medicine
Salt Lake City
801-581-5056

  • Kurt Hegmann, MD, MPH, is a board-certified physician specializing in preventive, occupational and environmental medicine. He directs the University's Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, one of 18 centers in the US. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed 2 residency programs, one in internal medicine and the second in occupational medicine. Dr. Hegmann specializes in the care of injured workers. He is particularly known for expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and the evaluation of commercial drivers (“DOT” exams). He also serves as an occupational medicine consultant. Dr. Hegmann’s professional interests include over 15 major research studies related to occupational health, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal disorders and the health and crash prevention of truck drivers. Additionally, he has served as Chair of multiple national medical and occupational health organizations and boards. In his leisure time, Dr. Hegmann enjoys skiing, hiking and gardening.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.7 /5
    ( out of 12 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    July 21, 2023
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    He was very courteous and did a good job will probably come back next year. Thank you.

    July 21, 2023
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Me atendi tan bien que hasta se dio tiempo de darme un consejo excelente ser humano

    May 18, 2023
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    Great guy

    May 12, 2023
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    I need my labs released!

    May 06, 2023
    REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER

    He spent plenty of time with me and really wanted to resolve the issue and find what was causing my pain. Good bedside manner.

  • Kurt Hegmann, MD, MPH, is a board-certified physician specializing in preventive, occupational and environmental medicine. He directs the University's Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, one of 18 centers in the US. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed 2 residency programs, one in internal medicine and the second in occupational medicine. Dr. Hegmann specializes in the care of injured workers. He is particularly known for expertise in musculoskeletal disorders and the evaluation of commercial drivers (“DOT” exams). He also serves as an occupational medicine consultant. Dr. Hegmann’s professional interests include over 15 major research studies related to occupational health, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal disorders and the health and crash prevention of truck drivers. Additionally, he has served as Chair of multiple national medical and occupational health organizations and boards. In his leisure time, Dr. Hegmann enjoys skiing, hiking and gardening.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Divisions Epidemiology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Medical Education - Medical College of Wisconsin Fellow
    Graduate Training Public Health - University of Utah M.P.H.
    Residency Occupational Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Medical Science - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Sinclair DC 2nd, Hegmann KT, Holland JP (2021). Acceptable Risk of Sudden Incapacitation Among Safety Critical Transportation Workers: A Comprehensive Synthesis. J Occup Environ Med, 63(4), 329-342. (Read full article)
    2. Thiese MS, Moffitt G, Hanowski RJ, Kales SN, Porter RJ, Hartenbaum N, Hegmann KT (2021). What Medical Conditions Limit or Medically Disqualify Truck Drivers: A Large Cross Sectional Study. J Occup Environ Med, 63(2), 139-146. (Read full article)
    3. Tang R, Kapellusch JM, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Wang I, Merryweather AS (2020). Evaluating Different Measures of Low Back Pain Among U.S. Manual Materials Handling Workers: Comparisons of Demographic, Psychosocial, and Job Physical Exposure. Hum Factors, 64, 18720820971101. (Read full article)
    4. Thiese MS, Lu ML, Merryweather A, Tang R, Ferguson SA, Malloy EJ, Marras WS, Hegmann KT, Kapellusch J (2020). Psychosocial Factors and Low Back Pain Outcomes in a Pooled Analysis of Low Back Pain Studies. J Occup Environ Med, 62(10), 810-815. (Read full article)
    5. Hyman MH, Talmage JB, Hegmann KT (2020). Evaluating Covid-19 Injury Claims With a Focus on Workers' Compensation. J Occup Environ Med, 62(9), 692-699. (Read full article)
    6. Merris J, Phillips AL, Hegmann KT, Owens JD, Amoafo LA, Thiese MS (2020). Morphine Equivalent Dose-Days (MED-D): Predicting the Impact of Opioid Prescription on Total Workers' Compensation Claim Costs for Acute Low Back Pain. J Occup Environ Med, 62(9), 700-705. (Read full article)
    7. Kagabo R, Okuyemi K, Eden E, Kapellusch J, Murtaugh MA, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS (2020). Psychosocial Factors and Tobacco Use Among Commercial Truck Drivers. J Occup Environ Med, 62(6), 439-444. (Read full article)
    8. Fitch MS, Thiese MS, Wood EM, Kapellusch JM, Hegmann KT (2020). The Coexistence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Workers With Trigger Digit. Hand (N Y), 16, 1558944719893048. (Read full article)
    9. Cheng M, Thiese MS, Wood EM, Kapellusch J, Foster J, Drury D, Merryweather A, Hegmann KT, BackWorks Study Team (2019). Relationship Between Opioid Use and Pain Severity Ratings in Workers With Low Back Pain. J Occup Environ Med, 61(10), 836-840. (Read full article)
    10. Yung M, Dale AM, Kapellusch J, Bao S, Harris-Adamson C, Meyers AR, Hegmann KT, Rempel D, Evanoff BA (2019). Modeling the Effect of the 2018 Revised ACGIH® Hand Activity Threshold Limit Value® (TLV) at Reducing Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. J Occup Environ Hyg, 16(9), 628-633. (Read full article)
    11. Phillips AL, Thiese MS, Freeman M, Kartchner R, Hegmann KT (2019). Implementation of an Opioid Guideline Impacts on Opioid Prescriptions, Adverse Outcomes, and an Association with a State Opioid-Related Fatalities. J Occup Environ Med, 61(8), 653-658. (Read full article)
    12. Owens JD, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Phillips AL (2019). Impacts of Adherence to Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines for the Management of Acute Low Back Pain on Costs of Worker's Compensation Claims. J Occup Environ Med, 61(6), 445-452. (Read full article)
    13. Ferguson SA, Merryweather A, Thiese MS, Hegmann KT, Lu ML, Kapellusch JM, Marras WS (2019). Prevalence of low back pain, seeking medical care, and lost time due to low back pain among manual material handling workers in the United States. BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 20(1), 243. (Read full article)
    14. Cardona A, Thiese MS, Kapellusch J, Merryweather A, Wood E, Hegmann KT (2019). Role of Biomechanical Factors in Resolution of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among a Population of Workers. J Occup Environ Med, 61(4), 340-346. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Kagabo R, Okuyemi K, Eden E, Kapellusch J, Murtaugh MA, Hegmann KT, Thiese MS (2020). Psychosocial Factors and Tobacco Use among Commercial Truck Drivers. [Letter to the editor]. J Occup Environ Med, 62(12), e774. (Read full article)
    2. Hegmann KT, Thiese MS, Doxey R (2019). Reply to Franzblau et al. [Letter to the editor]. J Occup Environ Med, 61(6), e302-e303. (Read full article)

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